2007 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · FV07 AWA
2007 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 171,042 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV07 AWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2026
- 171,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV07 AWA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW X3 (FV07 AWA) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FV07 AWA Mileage History
- 28/01/2023159,132 mi
- 23/01/2024162,465 mi+3,333 mi
- 25/10/2024167,268 mi+4,803 mi
- 21/01/2025168,673 mi+1,405 mi
- 29/01/2026171,042 mi+2,369 mi
Average of roughly 3,965 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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